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# Migrating from Short.io

> How you can migrate from Short.io to Dub in a few simple steps.

Short.io is a popular URL shortener that lets you create short links, which can be used in your marketing campaigns, social media posts, and more.

## How to migrate from Short.io to Dub

If you're looking to migrate from Short.io to Dub, we've built a custom migration tool that will help you migrate your links in a few simple steps.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get your Short.io API key">
    First, log into your Short.io account and navigate to the [Integrations & API](https://app.short.io/settings/integrations/api-key) page.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://assets.dub.co/help/short-api-page.png" alt="" />
    </Frame>

    Click on "Create API Key", which will open up a modal. Leave all the options as default and click "Create".

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://assets.dub.co/help/short-create-api-key.png" alt="API key creation modal in Short.io" />
    </Frame>

    Copy the created API key. You'll need it in the next step.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://assets.dub.co/help/short-copy-api-key.png" alt="Copy the created API key" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use the Short.io migration tool">
    If you haven't already, [create a workspace on Dub](/help/article/what-is-a-workspace#how-to-create-a-workspace).

    <Info>
      **Protip**: Once you create your workspace, we generally recommend you ***not
      to [configure your domain](/help/article/how-to-add-custom-domain)*** until
      you've migrated all your links. This will prevent any potential downtime for
      your links.
    </Info>

    Then, from your workspace dashboard, click on the `⋮` button next to the **Create Link** button and select **Import from Short.io**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://assets.dub.co/help/links-dashboard-dropdown.png" alt="Import from Short.io button" />
    </Frame>

    You'll be prompted to enter your Short.io API key. Paste the API key you copied in the previous step and click **Confirm API Key**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://assets.dub.co/help/import-from-short-modal.png" alt="Import from Short.io modal" />
    </Frame>

    Behind the scenes, we'll fetch all your Short.io custom domains and their respective number of links. You'll be presented with a list of domains that we've found.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://assets.dub.co/help/imported-short-domains.png" alt="Domains found in Short.io and their respective number of links" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the domains you want to migrate">
    Select the domains you want to migrate and click **Confirm import**. In just a few seconds, all your links will be migrated to Dub.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://assets.dub.co/help/imported-shortio-links.png" alt="Links imported from Short.io" />
    </Frame>

    Once all your links have been imported, we will send you an email to let you know that the migration is complete.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://assets.dub.co/help/imported-short-email.png" alt="Email notification about completed Short.io migration" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your domain">
    Once you receive the email, you can [configure your domain](/help/article/how-to-add-custom-domain#step-2-configure-your-domain) by setting the right DNS records. This will ensure that your links are pointing to Dub and not Short.io. Once you've done this, you can start using your links!
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Which Short.io link attributes are migrated?

Here's a list of attributes that are migrated from Short.io to Dub:

1. Destination URL
2. Short link slug
3. Link creation date
4. iOS device Targeting (if enabled)
5. Android device targeting (if enabled)
6. Archived status
7. Link title (as part of Dub's [Custom Link Previews](/help/article/custom-link-previews) feature)
8. [Link tags](/help/article/how-to-use-tags)

Here are the attributes that are not migrated:

1. Password protection
2. Link 404 URL
3. Link expiration date
4. Link redirect type (Dub uses 307 redirects for all links)
5. Link cloaking

If there are any attributes that you'd like to see migrated, please [reach out to us](https://dub.co/contact/support) and let us know!